By road, Santos and Blumenau are about 370 miles (596 km) apart, or roughly 8 h 46 min of driving.
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| Distance | 370 mi (596 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 46 min |
| Main roads, in order | SPA-291/055 → SP-055 → SP-230 → BR-116 → BR-376 → BR-101 → SC-108 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Paraná, Santa Catarina |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Santos–Blumenau drive in a few lines
SP-230 (155 mi) and SP-055 (61 mi) carry about 58% of the 370 miles. It runs through 3 states: São Paulo, Paraná, Santa Catarina. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Santos to Blumenau: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 6–9 | 3 | São Paulo |
| SPA-291/055 | 9–15 | 6 | São Paulo |
| SP-055 | 15–76 | 61 | São Paulo |
| SP-230 | 76–231 | 155 | São Paulo, Paraná |
| BR-116 | 231–250 | 19 | Paraná |
| BR-376 | 250–293 | 43 | Paraná |
| BR-101 | 293–313 | 20 | Santa Catarina |
| connecting roads | 313–314 | 1 | Santa Catarina |
| SC-108 | 314–356 | 42 | Santa Catarina |
| local roads | 356–370 | 14 | Santa Catarina |
- Mile 187 of this route: São Paulo → Paraná (state line)
- Mile 293 of this route: Paraná → Santa Catarina (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Blumenau
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ruínas do Abarebebê (mile 48)
- Nature and outdoors: Itinguçu State Park (mile 54), Campina do Encantado State Park (mile 121), Rio Turvo State Park (mile 158), Pico Paraná State Park (mile 219), Roberto Ribas Lange State Park (mile 222), Graciosa State Park (mile 224)
- Museums and history: Itaipu Fortress (mile 7), Ruínas do Abarebebê (mile 48), Museu Municipal Atílio Rocco (mile 250)
Itaipu Fortress
Known as Itaipu Fortress, Forte Duque de Caxias de Itaipu sits on Ponta de Itaipu in Praia Grande, overlooking the São Vicente bar on the São Paulo coast.
Ruínas do Abarebebê
Ruínas do Abarebebê are the remains of the Church of São João Batista in Peruíbe, first built of wood in the early colonial period in a settlement founded around 1540. The name honors Jesuit priest Leonardo Nunes.
Itinguçu State Park
Itinguçu State Park is a state park in the state of São Paulo, Brazil.
Campina do Encantado State Park
Described as a unique ecosystem of great scientific value, Campina do Encantado State Park in Pariquera-Açu, São Paulo, safeguards a peat bog along with a patch of wetland forest.
Rio Turvo State Park
Rio Turvo State Park protects Atlantic Forest across Cajati, Barra do Turvo and Jacupiranga. Besides its trails, it holds the Cachoeira do Azeite waterfall, the Gruta da Capelinha cave and Morro do Guaraú.
Pico Paraná State Park
Pico Paraná State Park protects well-preserved Atlantic Forest in Paraná state and contains a massif with the highest peak in southern Brazil.
Roberto Ribas Lange State Park
Created in 1994 near Antonina and Morretes on the Paraná coast, Roberto Ribas Lange State Park protects Atlantic Forest on the steep slopes of the Serra do Mar. Hundreds of bird species have been recorded in its dense rainforest.
Graciosa State Park
Created by state decree in 1990 near Morretes, Paraná, Graciosa State Park protects dense Atlantic Forest, with a mandate to preserve the area's water regime, plants and wildlife.
Museu Municipal Atílio Rocco
Founded on September 19, 1977, by Ernani Zetola, Museu Municipal Atílio Rocco is a city-run cultural institution in São José dos Pinhais, Paraná.
Once you reach Blumenau
Museu da Cerveja
Opened in 1996, Blumenau's Beer Museum traces how brewing in Santa Catarina changed over the years, with pieces from the 1890s and 1920s from breweries such as Feldmann and Brahma.
Museu da Família Colonial
Built from objects donated by Edith Gaertner, heir of German pharmacist Hermann Blumenau, Blumenau's Museu da Família Colonial shows everyday items of middle-class families from the early years of German settlement in Brazil.
Teatro Carlos Gomes
On Rua XV de Novembro in central Blumenau, Teatro Carlos Gomes is a performing arts, cultural and event venue run by the Associação Dramático Musical Carlos Gomes.
More drives to Blumenau
- Londrina to Blumenau
- São Paulo to Blumenau
- Caxias do Sul to Blumenau
- Maringá to Blumenau
- Mogi das Cruzes to Blumenau
- Campinas to Blumenau
From Santos to other places in Brazil
- Santos to Itanhaém
- Santos to Bragança Paulista
- Santos to Itu
- Santos to Limeira
- Santos to Mogi Guaçu
- Santos to Botucatu
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Santos to Blumenau?
About 8 h 46 min of driving without stops, over 370 miles.
What is the driving distance from Santos to Blumenau?
About 370 miles (596 km) on the Wayro route. Other map services may show a few miles more or less, depending on where they start and end in each city.
Is it safe to drive from Santos to Blumenau?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Santos to Blumenau?
In order: SPA-291/055, SP-055, SP-230, BR-116, BR-376, BR-101 and SC-108. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Santos to Blumenau?
Closest to the road: Itaipu Fortress (fortress, mile 7, 1 mi from the route); Ruínas do Abarebebê (historic site, mile 48, 0.9 mi from the route); Museu Municipal Atílio Rocco (museum, mile 250, 3 mi from the route). All stops are described above.
How we put this guide together
Wayro calculates the route from OpenStreetMap road data; mile numbers are positions along this route, not highway markers, and "from the route" distances are straight-line, so the real detour depends on access roads. Stops are chosen from parks, natural sites, museums, historic sites and attractions close to the route: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place descriptions are written by the Wayro team from official park, museum, tourism and government websites and other published sources. Safety levels and entry rules were checked against the U.S. Department of State on October 10, 2026. Conditions change, so check the linked sources before you travel.
Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors.